Chief Sonographer (Days)

• Must obtain CPR certification within 30 days from hire.

Requirements:

• Must obtain CPR certification within 30 days from hire.

Definitions

• Under the direct supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, the Chief Ultrasonographer is responsible for the daily operation of the Ultrasound Lab and performs diagnostic exams as necessary. Is a direct contact for other members of the lab.

Contact With Others
Frequent contacts of a significant nature involving difficult negotiations and technical matters requiring thorough knowledge of organization policies or treatment, plus an ability to understand, communicate with, and to lead, and influence others to obtain willing acceptance, consent, or action. Requires a high degree of diplomacy.

Effect Of Error
Probable errors not easily detected and may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for equipment, materials, or procedures detrimental to the patient's welfare or the organization's interest. Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Continually works with reports, records, plans, and programs of a major functional area of the organization where integrity is required to safeguard the organization's position. Duties may involve the preparation of data on which the administration bases important decisions and are highly confidential.

Supervisory Responsibility
Assists the Director in supervising and directing the work activities of staff in department, functional area or program. Supervises managers and provides overall direction and expectations for the department, functional area, or program. Has human resources responsibilities and authority for staff. This position typically reports to the Director.

Mental Demands
A wide variety of complex, changing problems, most of which cannot be anticipated, and there is little existing precedent. Requires careful analysis for the effect of solution on other activities and overall coordination in the organization. Accuracy is essential and not subject to further check. Work involves high degree of resourcefulness, independent judgment, initiative, and long-range planning to achieve major functional objectives.

Physical Effort
Considerable physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day. Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.

Working Conditions
Extreme - Constantly involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

• Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)
• Directly works with Patients less than 12 months of age

Physical Aspects

Continually (at least once per day)

• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching With fingers etc.
• Hearing
• Visual
• Color Vision
• Speaking
• Handling - seizing, holding, grasping

Frequently (at least 3 times a week)

• Reaching - above shoulder
• Reaching - below shoulder
• Standing
• Balancing
• Walking
• Lifting up To 25 lbs.
• Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.
• Lifting over 60 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling - up To 25 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling - 25 To 60 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling - over 60 lbs.

Occasionally (at least once a month)

• Bending
• Typing
• Running - In response To an emergency
• Carrying
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
• Hazmat suit usage (PPE)